CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: The 'cliff' beneath China's cities

David Attenborough praises public for £1m donation after Rothbury Estate victory

Conservationists finalised the biggest land buy in England for years as they secured a 9,500-acre estate for nature

Psychologists issue warning over ‘harmful’ mental health advice from AI chatbots

A new survey conducted by the BPS found nine in ten psychologists are concerned over their patients’ use of AI

Counterfeit beauty products found to contain deadly chemicals after major raid

Perfumes, skincare and cosmetics seized by Trading Standards have been found to contain potentially deadly chemicals

Sir Patrick Stewart: Shakespearian actor who brought gravitas to every role

Whether he was playing a stoic starship captain in ‘Star Trek’ or a telepathic mentor figure in the ‘X-Men’ franchise, Stewart was always able to imbue his characters with depth and humanity, writes Kevin E G Perry

Singapore continues to see relief from haze as PM2.5 readings remain normal

The haze situation is also expected to improve as inter-monsoon conditions set in, the Meteorological Service Singapore said on Thursday.

Binance reports 'potential security issue' as stablecoin issuers freeze millions in funds

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a potential security issue that appears to be a hack

Trump approval rating is historically low for a president heading into the midterms

The last time a sitting president faced approval ratings this low heading into a midterm election was Harry Truman in 1946

Barbers warns vs China possibly acting as negotiator at Asean Summit

MANILA, Philippines — Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has warned against the possibility that China will suddenly play negotiator when member-states convene for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit, saying that the nation’s questionable actions must be considered. Barbers in a statement on Thursday urged Philippine authorities to be wary

Verstappen leaves door open to Le Mans drive with Ricciardo

Trump cancels final two rallies before Election Day while also giving candy to children at White House: Live updates

Donald Trump has canceled rallies in Kansas and Iowa ahead of Tuesday’s midterms

Manosphere must be treated as a public health problem like smoking, academics warn

Boys and young men have their insecurities cultivated in the manosphere and subsequently monetised, the study warns

‘It’s not in your head’: Why pain may linger longer in women – even when scans are normal

Women are more likely to experience chronic pain, from migraines and fibromyalgia to endometriosis and painful periods. It isn’t simply about pain threshold. Experts explain why women may be more vulnerable and how persistent pain can be managed.